The complete beginners guide to achieving the ultimate fishing experience Whether fishing for carp on a quiet pond or chub on a churning river, tackling trout on a stream or bass at the coast, enthusiasts across the UK are taking up fishing like never before. If youve been bitten by the angling bug, and youre looking for a quick, easy way to acquire the knowledge and skills you need to enjoy this fantastic sport to its utmost, youve come to the right place. From baiting a hook to landing your prize catch, Fishing For Dummies is your complete, step-by-step guide to all types of fishing, whether that means coarse, sea or game angling. Learn your fishing ABCs - if youre a complete novice, youll learn everything you need to know about different types of fishing and the best places to give them a go Know your fish - get to know the various fresh water and salt water fish species found in and around the British Isles - from dace to trout, carp to cod Gear up - get the lowdown on rods, reels, tackle, hooks, lines and weights, as well as the most useful knots and rigs for various types of fishing Get them to bite - take a crash course on how to entice fish to fall for your bait, lures and flies Reel em in - learn how to prevail in battle against even the feistiest catch and how to handle them once youve caught them Enjoy the spoils - from unhooking and weighing fish, to taking the best pictures to wow your friends, discover the many ways to revel in your best catches Open the book and find: The different types and styles of fishing Identifying species of fish in fresh and salt water Selecting the right rods, reels, line and tackle Mastering casting techniques Tying knots like a seasoned angler Hooking and landing fish with ease Safely unhooking and releasing fish Recording prize catches Go to Dummies.com for videos, step-by-step examples, how-to articles or to shop! Learn to: Catch the fish you want, and more of them Choose the right gear and the right spots for fishing Get The Big One to bite.